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THE MERLIN ISSUE
By Rick Fraser

GENRE: Science Fiction, Drama
LOGLINE:

Delve into the untold origins of Merlin, the renowned wizard, as we unravel the mystery behind his unparalleled power. Amidst the celestial turmoil, a benevolent deity must navigate the repercussions of a crisis triggered by an Earth-bound teenage boy, Merlin, threatening the very fabric of existence as he endeavors to save humanity, his cherished pets on planet Earth, again.

SYNOPSIS:

In a celestial group known as THE TENS, a unique member named GAMIC stands out for his enlightenment. Leading THE COLLECTIVE, responsible for the universe, Gamic faces scrutiny for his involvement with humans. A child named MERLIN, born of Gamic's liaison, possesses unparalleled magical power. Fearing Merlin's impact on human evolution, The Collective orders Gamic to rectify the situation.

Gamic, fond of humanity, opts for a solution: he mentors Merlin to control his immense abilities. After years of training, Gamic sends Merlin to find a worthy leader named ARTHUR. Meanwhile, Gamic establishes a school on Earth for children with magical powers, progeny of other TENS members. Merlin locates Arthur, son of Luther Pendragon, and deems him worthy.

Knowing Arthur's perilous fate, Gamic intervenes, placing Arthur with a kind couple. As Arthur grows, Gamic commissions a unique sword, Excalibur, for him. Arthur gathers knights and allies, becoming a powerful leader. Despite his triumphs, personal tragedy strikes when his wife, Guinevere, and Lancelot betray him. Camelot falls, and Gamic, instructed not to aid Arthur, watches the kingdom crumble.

As Arthur faces defeat, Gamic heals his wounds but sends him into exile in Ireland. Merlin, seeking Arthur, is trapped by some Tens in a quartz tomb. Gamic, along with select Tens, intervenes to save Merlin. To spare Earth from destruction, Gamic strikes a deal: surrendering Merlin, erasing his memory of Arthur, and offering himself for isolation among the Tens. The agreement is reluctantly accepted, marking the end of Gamic's tireless attempts to save humanity.

THE MERLIN ISSUE

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